WHO recommends increasing prices of cigarettes, alcohol, and soft drinks

Jul 04, 2025

Geneva [Switzerland], July 4: AFP reported on July 3 that the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on countries to increase the prices of tobacco,...

US House of Representatives sprints to vote on super bill

Jul 04, 2025

Washington [US], July 4: US President Donald Trump on the morning of July 3 called a number of Republican congressmen who opposed the "big and...

Microsoft cuts more than 9,000 employees

Jul 04, 2025

Washington [US], July 4: Microsoft Corporation announced on July 2 that it will cut more than 9,000 employees, according to CNBC. This move will affect...

Europe lacks air conditioning amid extreme heat

Jul 04, 2025

Washington [US], July 4: A severe heatwave is threatening parts of Europe, leaving millions struggling to adapt to record temperatures and with little air conditioning.

'Big and beautiful' super bill passed by US House of Representatives

Jul 04, 2025

Washington [US], July 4: The spending and tax cut bill supported by US President Donald Trump has passed the House of Representatives and is now...

Trump admits no progress after phone call with Putin

Jul 04, 2025

Washington [US], July 4: US President Donald Trump said his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 3 did not make any progress...

Russia becomes first country to officially recognize Taliban government

Jul 04, 2025

Moscow [Russia], July 4: The Afghan government said on July 3 that Russia had become the first country in the world to officially recognize the...

Japan plans record-breaking rare earth mining on the ocean floor

Jul 04, 2025

Tokyo [Japan], July 4: Japan will test-mine rare earth minerals from the ocean floor at its deepest ever depth amid growing concerns about supplies of...

China denies plans to build military base in South Pacific

Jul 04, 2025

Beijing [China], July 4: The Chinese Embassy in Fiji on July 3 denied reports that Beijing wanted to build a military base or expand its...